The contest, celebrating its fourth edition, brought together four training centers from Catalonia. Escola Joviat revalidated the triumph obtained the previous year, showcasing the talent of its students before a specialized jury.

Second place went to the Escola d'Hoteleria de Lleida, followed by the Institut Dertosa from Tortosa in third place and the Escola d'Hoteleria i Turisme de Barcelona in fourth place. Each school was represented by two students who presented their creations.

The pastry competition served as the prelude to the central events of the Mostra Internacional de Pastisseria, which runs throughout the weekend in the plaça de la Vila. Chef and popularizer Maria Nicolau was responsible for inaugurating the event on Saturday at 11 am.

The Mostra includes demonstrations by nine recognized figures in the pastry field, with international projection and participants from countries such as India, South Africa, Uruguay, and Mexico. Furthermore, the prestigious Fava de Cacau awards, recognizing the 50 best pastry shops in Catalonia, will be presented on Saturday at 9 pm.